Sunday, 20 September 2015
American Premiere of Black Valentine
I'm Happy to announce that Black Valentine will be screening at the Grand Junction Film Festival at the historic Avalon Theatre in Colorado this Thursday, Sept 24th starting at 5:30PM. Tickets will be $10 to view my film along with many other great short films. Hope to see you all there!
Sunday, 1 March 2015
Official Release Details
Black Valentine is finally Complete and is ready to hit the festivals! For now a Screener can be Viewed on my Vimeo page. Give it a rating on IMDB, just search it under Black Valentine 2015.
Enjoy
Friday, 8 March 2013
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Day 4 & 5 of Shooting Black Valentine.
Day Four and Five of Black Valentine served to cover some very important scenes. Half the film was completed in the Manhattan location with five scenes being finished.
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| Geroni J. & Isabel Cristina. |
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| Rigging our Dolly shot. |
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| High Angle. |
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| Rawr! |
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| Rhett, Geroni & Marcus Shooting. |
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| Mother & Daughter on screen. Linda Kutrubes & Isabel. |
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Psyched Out On Set With Black Valentine.
Sunday morning arrives. Call time for crew is 11:00AM at an office in Tribeca, Located in Lower Manhattan. Upon arriving we start to set up lighting and equipment. Our crew consisting of Jelayr Miller [DP] Marcus Taylor [Ist AC] and Zack Coleman [Sound] set up as I work with the talent. Prepping the emotional state of Isabel and Martin to match the tone of the scene. It was a full day of shooting eventually wrapping at 6:00PM that evening. Thanks to David Moughalian for his office.
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| Zack and Marcus setting up lighting. |
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| Martin Pfefferkorn Prepping. |
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| Almost time to roll. |
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
The Cast of Black Valentine.
Finding the talent for Black Valentine was a journey. Featuring a wide range of performers. Casting for the film began in the Spring of 2012. Jonah Ehrenreich was selected first for the role of Marco, the estranged fiancé of Rose Marie. After seeing his monologue in the auditions I knew that his classical style would be right for the film.
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| Jonah Ehrenreich. |
Later that fall, Casting sessions were held in lower Manhattan to find the perfect Rose Marie. Many performers of different styles and artistic backgrounds auditioned. After all the casting sessions, I met the perfect fit. A few readings later, the role went to Isabel Cristina. Carrying a strong background in Theater. She delivers the performance requirements needed to fill such a strong character.
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| Isabel Cristina. |
After Finding Rose Marie, Her Psychiatrist needed to come into play. Casting for this role was extensive. In the original screenplay, the character was a cold, uncaring and dismissive female, reflecting the behavior of Rose's mother. After a casting session was held, the Role went to a male. The seasoned Martin Pfefferkorn (The Sopranos, World Trade Center, MIB) would fill in the shoes of Dr. Peter M. Lynch.
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| Martin Pfefferkorn. SAG Union. |
The final piece of the puzzle was Rose's Mother, A cold and sadistic woman who passed her illness onto Rose at birth. After 2 casting sessions, the role went to Linda Kutrubes.
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| Linda Kutrubes. SAG/AFTRA. |
The fine team of actors will carry this film with their moving performances. More Photos will be posted as the film continues production.
Thank you all,
-Geroni J.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Introduction to Film
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to the blog for the new film Black Valentine, A story that sheds light on the subject of mental illness and the difficulty with coping with tragedy. Centered on Rose Marie, A young lady who suffers from Schizophrenia. She has been confined to a mental hospital for over two years, then released by her doctor deemed sane enough to return to the outside world. Upon her return home, everything begins to blur from reality to fiction. Black Valentine is the first narrative piece from award winning Director Geroni J. Saint-Hilaire.
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